Austin Peay Softball Heads to Louisiana Invitational

Governors look to build on season-opening wins at Carl Vincent Invitational

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Austin Peay State University softball team is heading to Louisiana to compete in the three-day, five-game Carl Vincent Insurance Invitational this weekend. The Governors, who opened the season with three wins last weekend, will face Lamar, Illinois-Chicago, and host McNeese State during the tournament.

Why it matters

The Governors are coming off a strong 2025 season in which they tied the program record with 39 wins and secured a record 14 ASUN conference victories. This early-season tournament will provide an opportunity for the team to continue building momentum and test themselves against quality opponents as they prepare for conference play.

The details

The Governors will open the tournament on Friday with games against Lamar and McNeese State, followed by a doubleheader against the same two opponents on Saturday. The tournament will conclude on Sunday with a matchup against Illinois-Chicago. Key players for the Governors include Preseason All-ASUN selection Brie Howard, who had a strong opening weekend, and infielder Kiley Hinton, a two-year starter and Preseason All-ASUN pick.

  • The tournament runs from Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16.
  • The Governors' first games are scheduled for 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on Friday.
  • Saturday's doubleheader against Lamar and McNeese State begins at 11:00 am.
  • The tournament concludes with an 11:00 am game against Illinois-Chicago on Sunday.

The players

Brie Howard

A Preseason All-Atlantic Sun Conference selection, Howard finished the opening weekend with a team-best four home runs, 11 RBI, and a .412 batting average.

Kiley Hinton

A two-year starter in the Governors' infield, Hinton started 54-of-55 games at second base in 2025 and was a Preseason All-ASUN selection.

Kassie Stanfill

The eighth-year head coach and all-time winningest coach in Austin Peay State University softball history, Stanfill led the Governors to a record-tying 39 wins in 2025.

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What’s next

The Austin Peay State University softball team will head to Huntsville, Texas for the Sam Houston Bearkat Invitational from February 20-22 following the Carl Vincent Invitational.

The takeaway

The Governors are looking to build on their strong 2025 season and early 2026 success as they take on quality opponents at the Carl Vincent Invitational. This tournament will be an important early-season test for the team as they prepare for conference play in the ASUN.